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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f7/f0/f7f0fdf4a4e1d872d078d63abfa4a7fd/0127844838v2.jpeg "Plantperfect Monitor provides centralized monitoring for Profibus and Profinet networks (Source: Softing Industrial)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0a/1c/0a1c5f661e1df4b35d4cd8e4901e4035/0129624833v2.jpeg "The new plant would add significant capacity to reactivate activated carbon for the region’s drinking water and wastewater market. (Source: Kemira )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9f/7f/9f7f9d5256b75ba8141a63bbf981b793/0129506442v2.jpeg "Ground floor-side view of the Haleu cascade centrifuges. (Source: Fluor Corporation)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ed/af/edaf3b0b2506f65f338232550b661eb3/0129281129v2.jpeg "Givaudan has recently announced a significant strategic investment to build a new fragrances manufacturing facility in Pedro Escobedo, further strengthening its industrial footprint in Latin America and supporting its growth ambitions. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/29/66293f3c9de08b472f095dc9602bcc7d/0129279548v2.jpeg "Sika has expanded its global manufacturing network with the opening of five new sites located in the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. (Source: Sika )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d7/9e/d79e4ba6b9e0923d1513b843962712d9/0129591121v2.jpeg "The acquisition adds Avadel’s FDA-approved product, Lumryz, to Alkermes’ commercial portfolio, and provides Alkermes with a commercial organization experienced in this disease state. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/26/12/261210e5920899e5c35c4f905d3be8bd/0129399814v2.jpeg "Powders used in DPI formulations are often highly potent and administered in very low doses. (Source: Ima)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/e6/3ee6ff7ac2852491ce36fd6cb84bb7f0/0129534719v2.jpeg "Zeon Corporation has strategically invested in and partnered with Chemify, a U.K. growth-stage company and pioneer in digital chemistry. (Source: Pixabay)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3c/09/3c090686df20769698f3203d11960151/0129534706v2.jpeg "Neste has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping to enable faster deliveries for its customers in Sweden. (Source: Neste )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/3c/693cd37dc03f7a3be3f6e40cdac3ccca/0129534194v2.jpeg "Technip Energies has been awarded a substantial contract by Skynrg for the DSL-01 project, a new SAF production facility to be developed in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/69/08/6908c3bb3fba2484c5b541cb82c4e162/0129451354v2.jpeg "Taqa Morocco and Moeve have announced the signing of a preliminary land reservation agreement with the Government of Morocco, as part of the country’s Green Hydrogen Offer to develop a large-scale project for the production of green ammonia and industrial fuel. (Source: Moeve)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d8/31/d831a92b2862f06b828503add415bd9a/0129449661v2.jpeg "This collaboration follows the closing of XRG’s acquisition of Covestro in December 2025 and reflects the additional opportunities enabled by Covestro and Fertiglobe operating within XRG’s Global Chemicals platform, with expanded international reach. (Source: Covestro)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/be/e1/bee13b8d51a419b9b8f0685e2b9d47bf/0128917673v1.jpeg "The Centerwave 6000 measures pipes from 32 to 1,600 mm. (Source: Maag Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/51/7a/517a4e83c5827663b4839f5ddb98f434/0128872953v1.jpeg "The Tigron in SIL version can be flexibly configured for different safety requirements. (Source: Auma)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/72/d5728578b35b72f365f5086bc1d068da/0128662441v2.jpeg "Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has announced the launch of its new multistage process pump (MSPP 210), designed to enhance safety and reduce downtime on air separation equipment. (Source: Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a9/69/a96920e47e362a9cf0b9916b7ad3d30a/0128071795v2.jpeg "Nine partners from six European countries are working on the 36-month project to determine where heat pumps can achieve the greatest efficiency gains in the food and beverage sector and to develop reproducible and market-ready solutions. (Source: EU project Exquisheat)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/18/47/1847e6b1456c96f04bd511bbd21f3779/0129039479v2.jpeg "Jacobs has been selected as the progressive design-build contractor for upgrades to the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in California. (Source: Jacobs)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3b/fd/3bfda4bbcb1a60004c330bde3b705109/0128453300v2.jpeg "In the Jiangsu province, Suez will partner with Lianyun Economic Development Zone to jointly study the investment in, build, and operate a new industrial water treatment plant. (Source: Pixabay)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/cc/6bcc3d26e1c7c74d90a10bc3ca296ae1/0128362351v2.jpeg "A look into Bayer's new tablet production, Solida 1, during construction: The robots and lift columns for material handling are being installed. (Source: Bayer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/24/c8/24c84ab6b1bcd24468a87820a07a85aa/0128194707v2.jpeg "Ajax Equipment has supplied Binding Solutions with a feed system comprising buffer hopper, screw feeder and agitated screw feeder for a pilot plant handling iron ore and additives. (Source: Ajax Equipment )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1d/3e/1d3e2788eb37c1e974f36337c8d33cb5/0128191010v2.jpeg "Ajax Equipment has supplied IGI Systems with a stainless-steel conical hopper with gas purge capability, as part of a prototype Sublimation System for a low-pressure chemical vapour deposition application. (Source: Ajax Equipment)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/19/76/1976928d7d0a2ed7c1eeba7ade8552c8/0126365603v1.jpeg "Detail of Valvedesign: It has an aktiv amd passive part (Bild: Italvacuum)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0c/04/0c045977492b7af382831470a813c15f/0129625714v2.jpeg "As demand for high performance dispersions continues to evolve, this addition will strengthen BASF’s ability to provide reliable local supply and advanced solutions tailored to the needs of customers in India and the broader region. (Source: BASF)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/99/d2/99d2e5e83062b4cf2aa3dc0a60d15f23/0129624804v2.jpeg "The heaviest and tallest unit – a Process Gas Cooling Module – weighed 2,464t and measured 38 meters long, 23 meters wide, and 32 meters high. (Source: Mammoet)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/22/202266f978d422d655fa5909dfb54fd5/0129592446v2.jpeg "Following the proposal of the Appointments Committee, the Board of Directors appointed Belén Garijo as Chief Executive Officer. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/98/f0/98f06d033c1aafbfe6b9b0e22abd0303/0129590496v2.jpeg "The multiyear preferred provider agreement was signed during Baker Hughes’ 26th Annual Meeting in Florence, Italy. (Source: Baker Hughes)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/29/f8298429c1638b949a6f76346f6709c7/0118701710v2.jpeg "Bosch Industrial Heat will be presenting sustainable steam and heat solutions for global industrial use at the Achema trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. (Source: Bosch Industriekessel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/24/07242664ab2b1c7841c9d9d0a127670c/0116045959.jpeg "A look inside the GEA machine room. (Bild: Magnavale)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c9/79/c979a20b32395ddfa93fe7ead90578a0/0108386061.jpeg "Production residues, lime, salt and suspended solids quickly clog the pipes. (Source:©Tanakorn - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/5c/9e5c92d942ed046a27562d6e3d730c92/0103483548.jpeg "It is almost ten metres high and extends over three floors: the world's first multiple dividing wall column is located in the new technical centre at the University of Ulm. (Bild: Eberhardt, kiz Universität Ulm)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/16/3d/163da381529db3a47348a9440655529b/0125732969v2.jpeg "Dirk Elvermann, CFO and CDO of BASF, and Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Equinor, sign the ten-year natural gas supply agreement. (Source: Equinor and BASF)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e7/82/e782bbbf96e4971c22241d76e5de1720/0124855387v2.jpeg "Subsea 7 has been selected to conduct a front-end engineering study for a new subsea project in the Greater Ekofisk Area. (symbolic image) (Source: free licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f9/40/f940b2630f4805f08212fd851af46d6d/0124788233v2.jpeg "The agreement was signed by Mr. A.K. Tyagi, CMD, Nuberg & Mr. Peter Sonntag, VP — Business Development - International, EDL. (Source: Nuberg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3a/6d/3a6d046cf1db266c3009cecb2af8e2b7/0124656182v2.jpeg "These extensions will see Wood continue to support operations for an extensive offshore portfolio. (Source: Wood)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/4e/a84e8039a90a5cf4751d01ebcf6ba1a9/0127510172v2.jpeg "After six years, Achemasia, the international trade fair and innovation forum for sustainable chemical production, has returned with renewed vigor, bringing together global expertise, Chinese innovation, and a shared commitment to a greener industrial future—according to the organizers of the fair. (Source:PROCESS China)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/17/c7/17c703445f134eb3d7ecc7918dda2762/0124596096v2.jpeg "Achema Middle East will launch in Saudi Arabia in 2026. (Bild: Dechema/ Hannibal)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/2c/2a2cffc07f51019065387cd63241b5ce/0119463370v1.jpeg "The Injecta 36 fills and seals RTU (Ready-to-Use) syringes at high speed. The image shows the robotic arm. (Source: IMA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b1/7e/b17ea8c62ccafad1d1fb072d6199bbd6/0118578446.jpeg "“Star in the ring”: Vegapuls 6X radar level sensors are the solution of choice for Renolit for many applications on the way to the perfect plastic product. (Source: © MR Design - stock.adobe.com; Vega)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d1/a8/d1a83b822e16733380268322d033abdc/0129239584v2.jpeg "MOL Group has entered into a new strategic partnership with Libya’s National Oil Corporation. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bb/54/bb54162539c6fc9ac135719af078ea06/0129188218v2.jpeg "Serving as a regional hub for the Middle East, the new site is scheduled to be operational in Q2 2026. (Source: Akzonobel Aerospace Coatings )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/02/02/020250273eb250f46d355a16c1baeb74/0129163933v2.jpeg "Under the agreement, Adnoc and Taqa will jointly develop the central utilities project, including the electricity grid connection, steam production, process cooling, and a range of water and wastewater utilities required to enable Ta’ziz’s chemicals and transition-fuels projects. (Source: Adnoc)")
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d2/63/d26376330f084c718f9ab83fc66eb39f/0129319680v1.jpeg?v= "Situation in mechanical engineering: VDMA Chief Economist Dr. Johannes Gernandt looks back on the past year, with a particular focus on December: “Given the recent developments, we expect a slight increase in 2026. Sentiment is improving, but there is no reason for celebration.” (Source: VDMA / Sarah Kastner Fotografie)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f2/21/f22198e577585acc84e20c099fe23906/0126573019v1.jpeg?v= "The VDMA calls on the EU Commission in an open letter to advocate for improvements to the customs deal. (Image: ©peterschreiber.media - stock.adobe.com)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1186700/1186778/original.jpg?v= "The world grows closer together. But that is no purely positive development. (Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e1/c5/e1c5a2757477efb3ab277ffa3b2f35f5/51619891.jpeg?v= "工业网络财团建立在实践的基础上：例如，资产效率试验台与太空飞行相关。 (图片：Jetstar CC BY-SA 2.0, flickr.com)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/26/6a/266abd32e5d9bb5871bf72af2da64f29/51620943.jpeg?v= "“The Industrial Internet Consortium is a platform which is open for companies and research institutes all over the world”, says Dr. Richard Soley, Executive Director of IIC. (Photo: Object Management Group)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bb/de/bbde8e1788f67c7af8071b3661f0ec44/0102160766.jpeg?v= "Products of German machine manufacturers are in great demand once again because deindustrialisation appears to have stopped in the USA. (Photo: Siemens)")
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:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/965700/965704/original.jpg?v= "VDMA主席Reinhold Festge表示：“即使存在经济危机和制裁，我们看不到任何退出俄罗斯市场的理由。” (图片：VDMA)")